Thai Fishermen Detained in Myanmar Waters After Fatal Encounter: One Dead, 31 Captured

Thai Fishermen Detained in Myanmar Waters After Fatal Encounter: One Dead, 31 Captured

A maritime dispute escalates tensions between Thailand and Myanmar More than 30 crew members of Thai fishing boats were detained in Myanmar waters on Saturday, November 30, following a confrontation that left one fisherman dead. The incident underscores long-standing tensions...
Indian Airlines and Airports

Indian Airlines and Airports Grapple with Surge of Nearly 1,000 Hoax Bomb Threats in 2024

India's aviation sector has been rocked by an unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats, with airlines and airports receiving a staggering 999 such alerts between January 1 and November 14. This figure, nearly ten times the total number reported in...
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov-North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea and Russian Defense Minister Seek Closer Military Ties to Counter U.S. Influence

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to discuss bolstering military cooperation between their two countries. The meeting, which took place on Friday, Nov. 29, was highlighted in a statement by North Korea's state...
Cyclone Fengal: Schools Shut, Evacuations Underway in South India

Cyclone Fengal: Schools Shut, Evacuations Underway in South India

Schools and colleges across southern India have been closed, and hundreds of people moved to storm shelters as Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall in Tamil Nadu later today. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the cyclone will...
US-Taiwan

US Approves $385 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Growing Tensions with China

In a move likely to provoke strong objections from Beijing, the United States has approved a proposed arms deal with Taiwan valued at $385 million. The package includes spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and communications equipment, according to...
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier Secures Temporary Reprieve Amid Budget Crisis

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier won a brief respite in his uphill battle to secure approval for the country’s 2025 budget and maintain his government’s shaky hold on power. This comes after S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its AA- credit rating...
Mass Knife and Vehicle Attacks china

China’s Expanding Surveillance State: Xi Jinping’s Push to Curb Violence Amid Rising Public Anxiety

China was rocked earlier this month by its deadliest act of mass violence in nearly a decade. The car-ramming attack in Zhuhai city, which claimed 35 lives and injured dozens, marked a disturbing culmination of a year marred by violent...
TD Bank

TD Bank Appoints Georgia Stavridis as VP of Financial Crimes Risk Management Amid Compliance Overhaul

TD Bank has made a high-profile addition to its compliance and risk management team, hiring Georgia Stavridis from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) as vice president in financial crimes risk management, a newly created role. The move signals TD’s...
Japanese Markets

Asia Embraces Japan-Inspired Reforms to Boost Shareholder Returns

A new wave of corporate reform is sweeping across Asia, inspired by Japan’s decade-long efforts to enhance shareholder returns, improve corporate governance, and elevate market valuations. From Seoul to New Delhi, governments and regulators are adopting strategies akin to Japan’s,...
Irish General Election

Irish General Election: A Dead Heat Between Fine Gael and Sinn Fein

In a strikingly tight race, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris's Fine Gael party is neck-and-neck with Sinn Fein in the general election, according to official exit polls. The election results, which place Fine Gael at 21% and Sinn Fein marginally...
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